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post #1 of 19
7/18/09 at 6:22pm
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People tell me I walk funny, and I don't always make eye contact when talking to people. Right now I've revamped the wardrobe, but I also wish to correct these two faults. Is there anywhere online that describes correct posture, walking and in conversation? I know this question seems retarted, but seriously I have trouble with this and since I never learned property its a big issue for me.
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post #2 of 19
7/19/09 at 3:40am
I make sure to put my shoulders back and chest out while I walk. Nothing is more off-putting than bad posture, at least in my eyes. Try to look confident.
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post #3 of 19
7/19/09 at 3:43am
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I make sure to put my shoulders back and chest out while I walk. Nothing is more off-putting than bad posture, at least in my eyes. Try to look confident.

Has it helped you score?
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post #4 of 19
7/19/09 at 3:43am
Bop hard.

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post #5 of 19
7/19/09 at 3:54am
Walking unnaturally is worse than walking with a stride anomaly. Be comfortable and confident with your walk. It will take practice. When you walk and when you stand still, pretend there is a string at the top of your head pulling you upward. You should stand very straight. Look people in the eye, but don't stare. Running a few times a week can help.
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post #6 of 19
7/19/09 at 3:55am
Working out will make you less physically awkward.
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post #7 of 19
7/19/09 at 3:59am
Posture:

-Best would be to do deadlifts as part of a Starting Strength program. This will naturally shift your posture without you having to think about it.

-You may still keep your head down though, practice walking around with a book on top, as the level necessary to maintain balance approximates good posture.

-Shoving your hands into your pockets is an easy habit but will destroy any look of confidence or grace in your walk. You will have to practice until your arms move naturally.

-Shoes will affect your walk. Heeled leather soled is best, compare how you feel in these versus the other extreme, thin flat rubber soles.

Eye Contact:

-Eye movement can be less conscious than other parts of the body. People will give away everything they feel with their eyes and not know it. A friend can help train you with an animal clicker, anytime you let your eyes dart away they will click it.

In all of these things the goal is to learn a natural technique that will become effortless with time. Trying to force it will only make you look even more awkward.
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post #8 of 19
7/19/09 at 12:46pm
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Great tips guys thanks. I used to do weights in high school, I'm assuming starting strength means rippetoes program that I used to do in high school.

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post #9 of 19
7/19/09 at 4:24pm
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-Shoving your hands into your pockets is an easy habit but will destroy any look of confidence or grace in your walk. You will have to practice until your arms move naturally.

If done right, keeping your hands in your pockets can be sprezzaterrific.
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post #10 of 19
7/19/09 at 6:05pm
two hands in pocket for shy. one hand in pocket for cool. no hands in pocket for alpha dog. also, trying too hard at posture is worse than not trying at all.
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post #11 of 19
7/19/09 at 7:49pm
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Yeah I'm definitely trying to do it naturally. I'm making an conscious effort right now and hopefully it will stick.

One thing my friend told me he noticed was my feet are slightly inwards when walking like this /\\. Not that much, maybe 5-10 degrees inwards. I just noticed that everyone else is like this \\/. This is the normal position right?
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post #12 of 19
7/20/09 at 9:09pm
Is your question regarding eye contact when walking past someone? It seems that some people are answering this question. Unless I am lost in thought I look at almost everyone I walk past. If it's a particularly cute girl I might sustain eye contact and smile if our eyes meet. I used to just dart my eyes away but don't anymore.
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post #13 of 19
7/20/09 at 9:14pm
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post #14 of 19
7/20/09 at 9:32pm
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When you walk and when you stand still, pretend there is a string at the top of your head pulling you upward. You should stand very straight.
This. Or, to get a sense of your posture, stand with your heels, buttocks, and back / shoulder blades touching a wall (or other flat vertical object). Adjust your posture until the back of your head also touches the wall. Try to stand like that without a wall. A few people have a naturally over-erect posture but it is far more common to carry the head forward and slump the shoulders. Also, even a handful of yoga classes with a good instructor can help.
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post #15 of 19
7/20/09 at 9:40pm
Look into pilates. I don't do it, but it's all about getting posture like a ballet dancer.
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